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Traxxas Slash 1/16 VXL

Hi, I am new to the forums (but not to traxxas) and I just wanted to know a few things before I get a new slash 1/16 VXL. I've had a traxxas slash 2wd (the original edition of the slash) for about 3 or 4 years now, because I got it when I was about 9, and now I'm looking for something a bit faster and maybe 4x4 so I looked at the new traxxas which is 550$ and it was a bit expensive so I found the traxxas slash mini 1/16 VXL and I'm getting that now. I went down to my local hobby store yesterday (just happens to be the most famous hobby store in the whole of Australia) and sell traxxas but only had the summit, the bandit and the spartan (boat) so I asked them when they would next have it and they said in two days (tomorrow now) and I was wondering if there was any parts I might want to buy to replace certain bits of it because I've heard the servos not that good. Also any parts similar to RPM.

Hi, I am new to the forums (but not to traxxas) and I just wanted to know a few things before I get a new slash 1/16 VXL. I've had a traxxas slash 2wd (the original edition of the slash) for about 3 or 4 years now, because I got it when I was about 9, and now I'm looking for something a bit faster and maybe 4x4 so I looked at the new traxxas which is 550$ and it was a bit expensive so I found the traxxas slash mini 1/16 VXL and I'm getting that now. I went down to my local hobby store yesterday (just happens to be the most famous hobby store in the whole of Australia) and sell traxxas but only had the summit, the bandit and the spartan (boat) so I asked them when they would next have it and they said in two days (tomorrow now) and I was wondering if there was any parts I might want to buy to replace certain bits of it because I've heard the servos not that good. Also any parts similar to RPM.

Any help would be much apreciated! -hammertron2000

Right, can't quiet work this out but I think you are saying you want a 1:16 4x4 Slash - in which case you need to ask for advice in the 1:16 MERV and slash thread HOWEVER from personal experience I'm just going to give you a bit of advice - think very carefully about NOT getting one - most slash 1:16 4x4 owners quickly convert to a 1:16 MERV (easy cheap conversion) because the 1:16 slash 4:4 is a little unstable. I have a MERV (same basics as a slash 1:16 4x4) and TBH hardly ever use it - the 1:10 is just so much more fun and MUCH, MUCH, MUCH, more durable - even though the initial outlay is more I reckon I've spent less on my 1:10 slash 4x4 than my 1:16 and Definitely had more fun time/run time compared with down time (for repairs).

I loved the look of the 1:16 slash and was considering converting my MERV that way but enjoying my 1:10 so much I think, for the money, I'd rather get another 2nd hand 4x4 1:10 or a 2wd 1:10 slash

If you insist on getting a 1:16 AVOID integy parts, stick with RPM - only need A-Arms, if they do them. Avoid aluminium, except wheel hubs - RPM Good alternative

just go search up on top 1/16 slash upgrade. i would suggest searching 1/16 revo upgrades since that is more popular. and the upgrades can cross between them just different sizes. but you should get alot of threads.

Ok, so you bought the 1:16 - time to ask questions in the 1:16 section now - they are completely different set up - you'll get much more useful advice there - see you back here when you decide to go 1:10 ;0)

Ps uk prices are near enough the same - sucks, but getting parts is even more difficult - expensive and rare